Background
Scott, James Wilmot was born on June 26, 1849 in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. Son of David Wilmot Scott.
Scott, James Wilmot was born on June 26, 1849 in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. Son of David Wilmot Scott.
Attended Beloit (Wisconsin) College, 2 years.
Started weekly paper in Prince Georges County, Maryland., 1872. Founded (with his father) Industrial Press, Galena, Illinois. Went to Chicago, 1875.
Owner interest in Daily National Hotel Reporter, 1875-1878.
Organized Chicago Herald Company, publishers Chicago Herald, 1881. President American Newspaper Publisher’s Association, United Press.
President Chicago Press Club, 3 years. Founder Chicago Evening Post, 1890.
Married Carrie Green, 1873, 1 child.